On Thursday, Nov. 13 at 4:24 p.m., deputies from the Lake County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a traffic crash involving three vehicles at the intersection of W. 76th Street and M-37 in Pleasant Plains Township.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle was traveling eastbound on W. 76th Street and failed to yield to southbound traffic on M-37. This resulted in that vehicle striking a second vehicle, causing the second vehicle to veer into the northbound lane and collide with a third vehicle.

The occupants of the first vehicle initially provided inaccurate information regarding who was driving the vehicle, but later disclosed the correct information. It is believed that alcohol was a factor in the crash. Both subjects were later lodged in the Lake County Jail.

The driver of the second vehicle was airlifted by Aeromed to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. The passenger was transported by Life EMS to Reed City Hospital. The extent of injuries is considered to be serious.

The driver of the third vehicle was transported to Reed City Hospital by Life EMS and was later discharged.

The driver of the first vehicle, Jerry Tenbrink, a 63-year-old male from Baldwin, was charged with:

• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) - 3rd Offense
• Operating Without Security
• Driving While License Suspended (DWLS)

Tenbrink also had an active warrant from Lake County for OWI at the time of his arrest. His bong was set at $30,000 cash/security.

The passenger, Kaara Wyatt, a 61-year-old female from Baldwin, was charged with:

• Felony Providing False Information To A Peace Officer

Her bond was set at $2000 cash/surety.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Lake County 911 Central Dispatch, Pleasant Plains Township Fire Department, Lake Township Fire Department, Yates Township Fire Department, Webber Township Fire Department, Lilley Township Fire Department, Aeromed, Michigan DNR Law Enforcement, Michigan State Police, Life EMS, USFS Law Enforcement, AA Collision and Lake County Road Commission.

Crash information courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff's Office.